Job Description

Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

 ContiTech is one of the world’s leading material experts for industry applications. The Continental group sector offers its customers reliable, safe and convenient industry and service solutions using a range of materials for off-highway applications, on rails and roads, in the air, under and above the ground, in industrial environments, for the food sector and the furniture industry. With about 20,000 employees (Status as of March 2026) at more than 60 sites globally, and sales of some 6.0 billion euros (2025), the global industrial partner is active with core branches in Asia, Europe and North and South America.

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented HR Intern to join our Human Resources team. This internship offers a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in recruitment, candidate management, and HR administration.

As an HR Intern, you will support the recruitment process from candidate sourcing to interview coordination, working closely with recruiters and hiring managers. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys interacting with people, staying organized, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Screen and review CVs from various recruitment platforms and the company's internal CRM system.
• Identify suitable candidates based on job requirements and selection criteria.
• Contact candidates via phone and email to discuss opportunities, validate information, and schedule interviews.
• Maintain accurate candidate records within recruitment systems and databases.
• Prepare and update recruitment reports, trackers, and hiring metrics.
• Support interview scheduling and coordination with candidates and hiring teams.
• Conduct initial interviews for junior-level positions when required.
• Provide a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Assist with other HR and recruitment-related administrative tasks as needed.

What We're Looking For

Required Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Good organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Diplomatic and professional approach when interacting with candidates and stakeholders.
• Patient, attentive, and customer-service oriented mindset.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable making phone calls and communicating with different types of people.
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

What We Offer

• Practical experience in a professional HR and recruitment environment.
• Exposure to the full recruitment lifecycle.
• Opportunity to develop interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced HR professionals.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Potential opportunities for future career growth within the organization.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook).

• Intermediate English language skills (B1-B2 level), with the ability to communicate professionally via email and phone.

• Previous internship, volunteering, or campus experience in recruitment or HR is considered an advantage.
• Familiarity with recruitment platforms and applicant tracking systems is a plus.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• The 13th salary – Paid once a year, in December;
• Meal tickets - With a value of 40 Ron;
• Hybrid schedule – Work-life balance is important, so we offer a flexible schedule. Please agree on this with your superior;
• Private Health Insurance – Health is the most important, so we offer you a medical subscription through Signal Iduna;
• Referral bonuses - We encourage colleagues to refer new candidates to us and, at the same time, to get the chance to receive a bonus;
• Bookster – Feed your body and your mind. You can borrow books and you’ll receive them at the office;
• Sports benefits- It’s important to stay active, so we offer you the 7Card;
• Discounts at our partners – We collaborate with different vendors, and we receive discounts for various products/ services like rubbers, restaurants, kindergartens, etc;
• System for Rewarding Improvement Ideas – We have an internal improvement program (Continental Idea Management) that gives you the opportunity to come up with ideas and to be honored with an attractive bonus (this is established by the CIM team according to your improvement idea);
• Happy days – If you or your child is getting married, or you become a parent, you receive some extra free days;
• Life events celebration - If your family is growing, we praise your newborn with a bonus;
• Unfortunate events - In case of unhappy events in your life, we support you by offering you free days and financial support (handled on a case-by-case basis);
• Extra vacation days – You begin with 22 vacation days/year, and starting with the 3rd year with us, we offer you 1 more day of vacation and, afterward from 2 to 2 years you’ll get one more extra day (the maximum you can achieve is 27);
• Transport from the Timisoara area – You can choose to come with the bus provided by the company if you’ll work from the plant location/office;
• Professional development - Many opportunities to develop yourself within the company;
• Diversity and multicultural mindset - We encourage you to join us no matter who, where, or what you are. We have colleagues from different nations and a variety of languages are spoken in our company.